Smart Order receives fresh strategic investment

Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina: Dingdandao [ Smart Order ], known in China as DingDanLaiLe, an alternative accommodation PMS solution provider for short-term / vacation rentals, has announced that it has received fresh strategic investment.
RMS Cloud unveils integration with Vrbo

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Property management software RMS Cloud has announced a partnership and successful integration with Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo in a move to enhance revenue opportunities for property managers.
Airbnb announces top 34 preferred software partners

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has announced its top 34 preferred software partners for 2024, recognising and rewarding the top performing property and channel management software partners providing high-quality solutions to the platform’s professional host community.
Hospitable debuts Connect tool to ensure direct access to OTAs

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental software provider Hospitable has announced the launch of Hospitable Connect, making it the first property management software [PMS] in the world to provide third-party tech platforms with direct access to online travel agents [OTAs] without an integration.
Abode Worldwide releases STR Tech Index

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Abode Worldwide, a public relations firm at the forefront of hospitality and lodging, has released its inaugural Short-Term Rental Tech Index, which is described as the most comprehensive guide to the tech tools shaping the sector to date.
Hostaway hires Weary as COO to spearhead growth

Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Vacation rental property management software Hostaway has announced the hiring of Ken Weary as its new chief operating officer [COO] to support the company’s growth as it dominates the sector across North America and Europe.
AirDNA buys Uplisting to set new standards in STR intelligence

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental data provider AirDNA has acquired vacation rental software and channel management system, Uplisting, as it advances its mission to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for those investing in and operating STR properties.
VRMA 2023: Hostaway CEO Marcus Räder

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Marcus Räder, co-founder and CEO of Hostaway, speaks to STRz at the 2023 VRMA International Conference in Orlando.
Standing out in the PMS market: 365Villas CEO Dave Payette Q&A

Reading Time: 6 minutesUK / Worldwide: STRz speaks to Dave Payette, founder and CEO of London-based property management software provider 365Villas.
RentalReady unveils fresh brand identity

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Property management software company RentalReady has unveiled a new brand identity alongside the launch of a number of advanced features.